How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN077 - Output Management template '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Output Management template '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN077 - Output Management template '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN077 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified output management template (denoted as '&1') when trying to execute a workflow or process that requires it. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with workflows that involve document generation or output processing.
  Cause:
  
  Template Not Created: The specified output management template has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: The name of the template being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to output management in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the output management configuration in your SAP system (transaction code SPAD or SOST) and verify if the template exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the template being referenced in the workflow is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the output management template.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the template was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, re-transport the template.
  Activate the template if it is in a non-active state.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the output management configuration settings to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the output type, form, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on output management templates and workflows.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage output devices and templates.
  SOST: Send Requests, where you can monitor the status of output requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 or SWI2_DURA to monitor workflows and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.